Along the Natchez Trace

Friday, April 17, 2009

Getting started, sometimes the hardest part?

First blog, oh, dear.OKKK, maybe a quick explanation of the name. Reflections From the Fence.There are times in my life when I have a hard time making decisions. I tell my friends I am sitting on the fence.There are times when I can see both sides of an argument and see that both sides have merit. (Now don't tell the Man this, he won't believe it!)In discussions with the WO's on naming my Blog, well, the fence sitting as part of the name came up, but of course. So, a few hours later, a visit or two to the thesaurus, and well, here it is:Reflections From the Fence.I don't expect to post every day. I do hope to chat about family research, yorkies (yorkshire terriers), travel and my beloved Tana (our Montana 5th Wheel). And, of course, anything else that crosses the ole gray matter.Yep, getting started, in this case, was the hardest part.I hope!

3 comments:

I am still paralyzed by the thought of setting up and starting my own blog. I have talked about it and even made a stab but ... still can't get the parts to all come together. I get discouraged and quit it for awhile. However, it is going to happen. I really admire your blog, Carol, and hope to be able to do half the job ... someday.

That is right Kristin, and Lynne, once you get it started, you might be surprised how easy it flows. Focus on one subject (unlike ole Carol does LOL). Maybe photos?? Start small. Don't worry about customizing the blog for a while. Writers block is overcome, the writers say, by putting pen to paper and even if you scribble put some marks on the paper. Good luck, we will be reading!

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" Living on Earth isn't cheap, but it does include a yearly free trip around the sun." (Source unknown.)

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore Roosevelt

"The only difference between a rut and a grave...is the depth."

Chinese proverb: "To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root."

"I sure wish they sold memory sticks for humans...I could use an upgrade."

"Don't let procrastination be your primary time management skill."

"If you are normal....no one will listen, If you're deranged....they will make you their leader."

"You're just jealous that the voices are talking to ME!"

"I'm quite sure that no friendship yields its true pleasure and nobility of nature without frequent communication, sympathy and service." (From George E. Woodberry)

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"Don't go where the road leads, rather go where there is no road and make a trail."

"Broken hearts are what give us strength, understanding and compassion."